The band were scheduled to play a finale set at day one of the Governors Ball Music Festival, but had to bow out when organisers decided the extreme weather was too dangerous.

A statement posted by the festival announced to fans: "Due to sustained high winds and unsafe stage conditions, Kings of Leon and Pretty Lights are unable to perform. Please get home safely. Weather looks great tomorrow."

Another statement read: "The current wind speeds have made it a safety issue to operate the stages. While Governors Ball and the acts would like for nothing more than the show to go on, the safety of our patrons, performers, and staff must always come first."